Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Equipment Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret grade stakes, utility locates, and basic plan drawings. 

· Safely operate various types of heavy equipment including boom truck/pressure digger, crane, backhoe, skid steer, and trencher. 

· Maintain work area, job site and equipment in a neat, clean and organized manner. 

· Perform labor work when necessary. 

· Inspect machines daily prior to operation for safety issues, fluid levels and wear and record results on daily inspection forms. 

· Perform general maintenance of machinery and equipment including the cleaning of cab, windows, tracks and mirrors.

• Drives construction equipment to and from job sites, loads and unloads equipment from trucks and/or trailers.
• Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and fittings. 
• Assist with supervision and training of subordinate employees.
• Have their own hand tools (Complete list).
• Follow requirements for utility locates and permits.
• Fill out and turn in required personal and project paperwork.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communications with customers and other contractors.
• Responsible for maintaining and renewing required certifications and licenses.
• Provide their own transportation to and from work and/or be responsible for company assigned vehicle if provided and typically report to work at the job site. 
• Wear steel toe work boots when working on a construction site.
• Wear Safety Vest and Hard Hat when on a job site.
• Use proper PPE as required. 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Q UALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum eight years combined experience as a Groundsman / Laborer, Maintenance Technician I or Construction Technician I, and Equipment Operator I. Some experience may be substituted with equivalent related construction or electrical experience.
• Ability to operate gas torches (cutting and brazing).
• Must be proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Must be proficient at traffic signal wiring.
• Must be familiar with MUTCD, NEC, CDOT, Local, Customer, and Project specific standards and specifications .
• Must be able to read plans and schematic diagrams.
• Must be able to read survey stakes, elevations, and grades.
• Must be familiar with basic communications systems, radio, fiber, hard wire, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair simple problems.
• Ability to efficiently supervise others, analyze and solve work problems, make decisions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow and transmit clear written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess and maintain valid Colorado commercial driver’s license (CDL class A).
• Must be insurable. 
• Hazard Communications/MSDS.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, Hantavirus, Respiratory Protection. 
• Bucket Truck/Aerial Lift and Fall Protection.
• Trencher, Excavation, and Utility Damage Prevention.
• Crane and Rigging/Material Handling. 
• CDOT Flagger Certification. 
• IMSA Work Zone Safety certification or equivalent.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and write the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to work at heights over 15 feet. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.